libido

libido /li·bi·do/ (lĭ-be´do) (lĭ-bi´do) pl. libid´ines   [L.]

1. sexual desire.

2. the psychic energy derived from instinctive biological drives; in early freudian theory it was restricted to the sexual drive, then expanded to all expressions of love and pleasure, but has evolved to include also the death instinct.libid´inal

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li·bi·do (l-bd, -b-)

n. pl. li·bi·dos

1. The psychic and emotional energy associated with instinctual biological drives.

2. Sexual desire.

3. Manifestation of the sexual drive.

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libido

[libē′dō, libī′dō]

1 the psychic energy or instinctual drive associated with sexual desire, pleasure, or creativity.

2 (in psychoanalysis) the instinctual drives of the id.

3 lustful desire or striving. libidinal, libidinous, adj. libidinize, v.

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Libido

Sexual drive, urge or desire; the psychic and emotional energy associated with instinctive biologic drives, generally equated to sexual drive. Normal libido in both sexes requires adequate testosterone and dopamine—which inhibit the libido-attenuating prolactin

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libido [lĭ-be´do, lĭ-bi´do] (L.)

1. sexual desire.

2. the psychic energy derived from instinctive biological drives; in early freudian theory it was restricted to the sexual drive, then expanded to include all expressions of love and pleasure, but the concept has evolved to include also the death instinct. freud postulated that libido development occurs in distinct stages: the oral stage, anal stage, and genital stage. Mental illnesses are therefore considered disturbances of libido development, such as regression to an earlier phase. jung proposed that although libido can be viewed according to the freudian pattern, it can also be desexualized and viewed as an undifferentiated energy that is at the basis of such mental processes as thinking, feeling, sensation, and intuition. adj., adj libid´inal.

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libido

pl. libidines [L.] sexual drive, vigor, enthusiasm.

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absent libido

unwillingness to copulate on the part of a male.

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libido

plural, libidos, sex drive Psychiatry Sexual drive, urge or desire; the psychic and emotional energy associated with instinctive biologic drives, generally equated to sexual drive; normal libido requires adequate testosterone and dopamine–which inhibits libido-attenuating prolactin. See Anorgasmia.

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Patient discussion about libido.

Q. l am taking anti depressants and have lost all my sex drive is that natural and how can l get it back

A. The most popular antidepressants now are known as SSRIs, which may be causing this side effect you have mentioned. This is information I have gathered on SSRIs:

Presently, serotonin-enhancing drugs are the therapeutic regimens for those who are suspect of having a depressed state or mood disorder. Patients believing they have such cognitive issues often ask for such medications. The drugs are known as SSRIs, or SRNIs.
With depression, the most severe cognitive and behavioral malfunctions are expressed in what is called a major depressive disorder, which is also called clinical depression or major depression.
Symptoms of this type of depression, which is the most concerning to health care providers in particular due to its severity, include decreased or flat affect, decreased interest in activities once enjoyable, self perceptions of worthiness, guilt, regret, helplessness, and hopeless by the sufferer, to name a few of the diagnostic features that may be present with one who

Q. What are some ways to get an erection? Libido and sperm are OK. I have had a problem with depression for years. I have always had a strong libido and I find that my ED has been a factor in my depression. Sexual relationships have helped me deal with my depression. What a MIRACLE! How can something so good be a remedy for mental problems. Oh! for a good stiff dick. I have considered a penile prosthesis implant but I'm still hoping for something better. Any information that might help would be greatly appreciated and I will remember you in my dreams and fantasies(sexual)for you ladies and I'll thank you studs. John

A. I am a female but my husband likes to think about a womans vagina. So maybe you should get a fake vagina try Adameve.com. And also try lubricants and other things, think about what turns you on.

Q. my wife is a alcoholic sober 8 weeks now is it normal to see changes in her affection and sex drive? Or should I worry there are other trust issues. I don't have a lot of trust left right now after going thru her alcoholism

A. PS...it is not over yet,you both will be in recovery until you both pass on,thats the way addiction works...mrfoot56